272 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140184976
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 03 October 1991
Description
A tragicomedy of a bungled kidnapping in an Argentinian town. Fortnum, the "Honorary Consul", a whisky-sodden figure of dubious authority is taken by revolutionaries. As Eduardo Plarr negotiates with revolutionaries and authorities for Fortnum's r...
Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140184976
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 03 October 1991
Description
A tragicomedy of a bungled kidnapping in an Argentinian town. Fortnum, the "Honorary Consul", a whisky-sodden figure of dubious authority is taken by revolutionaries. As Eduardo Plarr negotiates with revolutionaries and authorities for Fortnum's r...
Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.